Explore the Family Name Onder
The meaning of Onder
1. Slovak: from the personal name Ondrej, Slovak equivalent of Andrew (see Andreas). 2. Turkish (Önder): ornamental name or nickname (status name) from önder ‘leader’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Kemal, Ismet, Fatma, Ibrahim, Soner, Vedat.
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How common is the last name Onder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Onder has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 43,798 in 2000, it moved up to 42,858 by 2010, a change of 2.15%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw an incline from 464 in 2000 to 505 in 2010, marking an 8.84% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #42,858 | 2.15% |
| Count | 464 | 505 | 8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Onder
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Onder surname identify as White, comprising 96.98% in 2000 which slightly decreased to 96.63% in 2010. In 2000, 1.72% identified with two or more races though this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There was a notable increase within the Hispanic category, moving from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010, a change of 53.49%. Categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 96.63% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.98% | 53.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |